VASRD 5207 · Musculoskeletal System

Limitation of flexion of forearm VA Disability Rating

Inability to fully bend the elbow due to joint or muscular damage.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
10%Flexion limited to 100 degrees
20%Flexion limited to 90 degrees
30%Flexion limited to 70 degrees
40%Flexion limited to 55 degrees
50%Flexion limited to 45 degrees

How the VA Evaluates Limitation of flexion of forearm

Range of motion measured with goniometer.

Approval rate

High

Annual service-connected

4,200 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • ROM logs
  • Ortho exam
  • Imaging (MRI/X-ray)

Strategy Tips

  • Use goniometer with VA standards
  • Submit video evidence if needed

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • No objective ROM measurement
  • No bilateral comparison

Common Filing Mistakes

  • Missing specific angle data
  • No specialist input

Onset Patterns

  • Injury-based
  • Arthritis-related

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Limitation of flexion of forearm. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

Common questions about Limitation of flexion of forearm

Is Limitation of flexion of forearm a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Limitation of flexion of forearm under VASRD diagnostic code 5207 (Musculoskeletal System). Inability to fully bend the elbow due to joint or muscular damage.
What VA disability rating can I get for Limitation of flexion of forearm?
Possible VA ratings for Limitation of flexion of forearm are 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%. Examples: 10% — Flexion limited to 100 degrees; 20% — Flexion limited to 90 degrees; 30% — Flexion limited to 70 degrees.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Limitation of flexion of forearm?
The average awarded rating for Limitation of flexion of forearm is 30%. Roughly 4,200 veterans are service-connected for Limitation of flexion of forearm each year. Typical approval likelihood: High.
What evidence helps prove Limitation of flexion of forearm for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Limitation of flexion of forearm claim includes: ROM logs; Ortho exam; Imaging (MRI/X-ray).
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Limitation of flexion of forearm?
Common pitfalls when filing for Limitation of flexion of forearm: Missing specific angle data; No specialist input.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Limitation of flexion of forearm?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Limitation of flexion of forearm include: , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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